Overview
On Site
55/hr - 65/hr
Full Time
Skills
Database
Scalability
Insurance
Underwriting
Fraud
Customer Experience
RDBMS
Microsoft SQL Server
Oracle
MongoDB
Apache Cassandra
Capacity Management
Data Warehouse
Financial Services
Communication
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Cloud Computing
Migration
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Scripting
Backup
Recovery
NoSQL
Database Administration
Performance Tuning
Optimization
Cross-functional Team
Collaboration
Health Insurance
Job Details
Job Description
Our client, a leading insurance provider, is looking to hire a Database Engineer to enhance the scalability, security, and performance of its enterprise data platforms. In the insurance industry, data is mission-critical for underwriting, claims processing, fraud detection, and customer experience.
You'll leverage your expertise in both traditional relational database systems (RDBMS) such as SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL, as well as modern NoSQL platforms like MongoDB or Cassandra.
This is a hybrid contract position in Boston.
Required Skills & Experience
Desired Skills & Experience
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
Daily Responsibilities
The Offer
Bonus eligible
You will receive the following benefits:
Our client, a leading insurance provider, is looking to hire a Database Engineer to enhance the scalability, security, and performance of its enterprise data platforms. In the insurance industry, data is mission-critical for underwriting, claims processing, fraud detection, and customer experience.
You'll leverage your expertise in both traditional relational database systems (RDBMS) such as SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL, as well as modern NoSQL platforms like MongoDB or Cassandra.
This is a hybrid contract position in Boston.
Required Skills & Experience
- 4-year degree or equivalent professional experience
- 3-5 years of hands-on Database Administration experience
- Proven experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB in both on-prem and cloud environments
- Background in performance tuning, index optimization, and server-level configuration
- Familiarity with backup/recovery practices and capacity management
- Strong scripting skills for automation
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and NoSQL tools
- Working knowledge of AWS and/or Azure environments
Desired Skills & Experience
- Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and data warehouse concepts
- Previous financial services or high-regulation industry experience
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience supporting 24/7 production systems
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
- 50% PostgreSQL/MySQL/MariaDB administration
- 20% Cloud configuration and migration (AWS/Azure)
- 15% CI/CD & automation scripting
- 10% Backup/recovery and monitoring
- 5% NoSQL tooling exposure
Daily Responsibilities
- 70% Hands-On Database Administration
- 10% Infrastructure Automation
- 10% Performance Tuning/Optimization
- 10% Cross-functional Team Collaboration
The Offer
Bonus eligible
You will receive the following benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k)
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